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As we gear up for the August Bank Holiday Weekend, we at AA Ireland are joining forces with the Road Safety Authority , Minister of State James Lawless, and An Garda Síochána to urge all drivers to put away their mobile devices and focus on safe driving. This comes on the heels of a new RSA survey revealing a troubling increase in mobile device usage among drivers.
The RSA’s preliminary analysis of road traffic fatalities for the first half of 2024 further underscores the urgent need for safer driving practices. As of July 28, there have been 113 fatalities on Irish roads, an increase of 17 from the same period in 2023. Alarmingly, 37 of these fatalities were individuals aged 25 years or younger. The counties with the highest fatalities include Dublin, Cork, and Mayo, accounting for 36% of the total deaths.
Assistant Commissioner Paula Hilman of An Garda Síochána echoed this sentiment, highlighting the significant increase in mobile phone detections over the past year. “Our enforcement data shows an 8% increase in detections for mobile phone use. We appeal to road users to take every precaution and put your mobile phones aside while driving.
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